Terminal operator donates solar power systems to host communities

The West Africa Container Terminal Nigeria has donated and commissioned solar power systems to two primary healthcare centres in its host communities of Onne and Ogu, in its determination to enhance primary healthcare delivery in Rivers State.

In a statement on Tuesday, the terminal operators disclosed that the beneficiaries of the solar projects include the Model Primary Health Care Centre in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area, and the Model Primary Health Care Centre in Ogu, Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area.

WACT-APM Terminals stated that the installations aim to address the persistent challenge of power outages and also to boost healthcare delivery in the communities.

According to WACT-APM Terminals, the initiative will improve healthcare access for over 25,000 households in the area.

Speaking at the commissioning event, the Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals Nigeria, Frederik Klinke, emphasised the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and its alignment with community needs.

He said that the programme is at the core of what the company stands for: “While our business is handling containers and facilitating trade, we see ourselves as partners with the communities and governments where we operate. This initiative reflects our desire to give back and be seen as an integral part of the communities we serve.”

Klinke further highlighted health and education as the two primary pillars of APM Terminal’s global CSR strategy.

“If we can raise the general health of the people around us, especially women, we empower communities economically. This solar project is a pilot, and we anticipate scaling up such initiatives to create a broader impact in the society,” he added.

Earlier, the Managing Director of WACT-APM Terminals Nigeria, Jeethu Jose, reiterated the company’s dedication to improving the lives of its host communities.

“Primary healthcare is the backbone of any community; strengthening these centres reduces the burden on secondary and tertiary facilities. Access to power is a basic necessity, and we are committed to working closely with the community to ensure long-term growth, partnership, and progress,” Jose remarked.

According to WACT-APM Terminals Community Relations Manager Justin Okwuofu, this assessment revealed that a reliable power supply was the most urgent need for the health centres.